Revolt

 “O my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us?" Judges 6.13

In the darkest hours, a cry cannot be silenced: if the Lord is with me, why  is there so much suffering? I believe that He allows it so that we react with the revolt of faith. Gideon was not a saint or a religious person, but he was chosen to lead his people to freedom because of the holy revolt he had against that situation. And this is the faith that makes a difference.

The weapons of our warfare

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10.4

When Gideon went into combat, he did not take any weapons of war. He only had trumpets and empty pitchers with torches. But when he blew the trumpets (cried out to God) and broke the pitchers with torches (manifested a living faith in the Living God), his enemies destroyed themselves.
The weapons of faith are more powerful than the weapons of men.

FAITH AND REVOLT

"...but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all His wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt'?"      Judges 6.13

This was Gideon's answer to the Lord, when He said: 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."
How many times do we hear encouraging words like these from other people?
But if the Lord is really with us, why do we have so many disappointments, frustrations, failures and troubles?
Why is that?
Because God wants to see an attitude of faith from us, just like Gideon.
We cannot forget that the blessings of the Kingdom of Heaven are taken by violence, Matthew 11.12.

Trumpet

"Blow the trumpet in Zion..." Joel 2.1

The trumpet was literally blown by Zion. Gideon also blew it in order to call the brave men of Israel. Out of 32,000 men, only 300 were chosen by God to challenge 135,000 of their enemies, fully armed. In these last days, the Holy Spirit have risen women, men, young and old people, and even children to do His Work. Those who have ears, hear therefore what the Holy Spirit says.

Who believes?

"The LORD gives voice before His army, for His camp is very great; for strong is the One who executes His word. For the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; who can endure it? "Joel 2.11

Up to here, the enemies have destroyed the Lord's Vineyard. But He has risen from His Throne and is raising strong numerous people, who are willing to execute His orders. As in the days of Gideon, this people is not afraid of their enemies.